Police are investigating a fatal road accident that occurred today, along the Zion Road East Honiara, which resulted in the death of a 30-years-old female passenger.
The public bus was travelling in the easterly direction from the Talise bus stop heading towards Zion. Along the way, the bus ran off the road, over turned and as a result a female was injured.
The victim was transported to the National Referral Hospital and upon arrival at the Hospital, Medical Authorities pronounced her death.
Police has arrested the driver and is now in custody. Investigations into the incident is continuing.
Police will continue to remind and caution public service vehicle owners, and drivers to be responsible for checking their vehicles to ensure they are road worthy before allowing them to driven on the roads.